Please see news below from our school and across the Limestone District School Board:
Pride Month Recognition in Limestone
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) Education Centre, along with schools across the district, is recognizing Pride Month in the KFL&A region by flying the Progress Pride Flag for the remainder of the school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Government of Canada notes that the manner in which the Canadian flag is displayed is not governed by legislation. The guidelines provided are not mandatory for individuals or organizations but are intended to offer general direction.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After consultation and clarification from Heritage Canada and communication with trustees, LDSB schools with only one flagpole will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag for the balance of this school year. Limestone’s goal will be to increase the number of schools with more than one flagpole and/or the addition of yardarms to existing flagpoles to display more than the Canadian flag. Until this goal is achieved, we will fly the Progress Pride flag under the Canadian flag at sites with only one flagpole.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Displaying the Progress Pride Flag is a way for LDSB to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This recognition does not diminish our respect for Canada’s national flag; rather, it reflects our commitment to ensuring that all students, staff, and families feel welcomed, valued, and respected in Limestone schools.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Flying the Progress Pride Flag is one example of how LDSB demonstrates its inclusive culture. As a publicly funded school board, we have both a legal and moral responsibility to create learning environments where everyone can see themselves reflected and feel a sense of belonging.</span></p>
2026-06-11 15:42:36.469 +0000 UTC
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Free CPF Spring/Summer 2026 Virtual French Programs for Students
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free virtual programs this summer. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below you will find links taking you directly to each program, listed by Grade. Please choose the correct Grade level for your child and register. If you find that the Grade level is full, you are welcome to sign up on the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-r%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346715624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R9QwYhww4aP1UkE43cces9XdSo0Xg%2BeKPCifhZea7%2F0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WAITLIST FOR ALL GRADES</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 5: June 29 to July 10, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-y%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346743708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YdbxWqKddSEJ1LikT%2F%2BdBJmRsOWRa%2FepJZZVrd3Btjw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-j%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346773295%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HuEqtbrN1eyAJJT8RKhCb8WbKa9NVw2hJ3GnY4z9uDY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-t%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346803838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xqRa3VsRVSYQSMYJHixg7cLOdCMcSThvFhLMlmduC04%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-i%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346833260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N3PKOxCgbl%2FhUfWlA%2FrLmCEifnWwEf7UDCmLCOdn8dU%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-d%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346861527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jk9sUsYOJZVHUx%2F6vq4HVN9cCUBnEddTyCpD%2F0fm8pw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-h%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346889084%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zIQRwWU9Ln73kAtKwO2XPCib5Dy1GZ0gYuJeWU3tkyI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-k%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346924298%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LxKk2SbwZ0d3QUQQ%2BebqbG0svVbuGlcB0tCrVF1Wil4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-u%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346952350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SFFqL0V8O7zhGkMquGOGRQ1NClrcIVsgoqRcy5idUp8%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-o%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346976379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=24IVMf3PWsZbD%2Foym%2F7P3RhK5WyRRblO3emadNIX1L0%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-b%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208346999327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6Za%2BC%2BGLAjquWvTkQQkFFQx7YNEd1rOWZQTaXuP5hhw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9-10</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-n%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347019335%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yfhKDjelasTkwr9H2qw291LG1wGxU4SNIvz8lXd07ws%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for Session 6: July 13 to July 24, 2026</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-a%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347042928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=10v2gJP%2Bn3j01IN3kcuGLjYxaYHNpMf74a8PlyF8ldo%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Kindergarten</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-f%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347079143%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qYK8gCM2X5%2BvUV3Da2my5lkM97Qjw8DwCqeqCg3xo%2FI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 1</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-z%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347127968%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O8fAzrYqPtzTvGPpnE8E3s4rDBWpkVDi6%2F%2BOruyzneI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 2</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-v%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347166782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oh%2BaXKyck3um%2BqBWrKAaPEabAJR1EMFbjId5BeYbPGw%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-e%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347196804%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SLebmkO1zBN7%2B0OJ0%2FbzaqFZZoHQwFV6iPVPGOS6uy4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4 </span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-g%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347227984%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzp7zKzvyNoCLyYiLkJoMiLABmhJuxIdM6eP%2Fvxhpdc%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 5</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-w%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347262478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WzNlKEgYpmqKwh%2BvAjimYnHGwkIW1vUI8EZJuJZQrDQ%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yd%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347291771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6nC0dWtn%2F%2FuSAEXuc3JNze%2BdEpxO6Hci5MYRapmqBhE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yh%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347318571%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BuwhKy0oUDAzQ%2BGRsfHQ2IiuJsViyUhczEoDIsFqILE%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a 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href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-yu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347369722%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Pxa2pR%2B6iFG9LOtJryod00ecYy5O9WihDCAXd6qogEI%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 11-12</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcanadianparentsforfrenchontario.cmail20.com%2Ft%2Fi-l-zkjkddk-ijdjldiujt-jl%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ccrothersm%40limestone.on.ca%7C1dd9266e16084790a8cc08dec55ed99d%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639165208347395211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rnv6sMpe3oVnHRroP6WeAfk28dWVmLX6uxtItGGGDPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Waitlist for All Grades</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions, please e-mail: </span><a href="mailto:cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">cpfovirtualprograms@gmail.com</strong></b></a></p>
2026-06-08 13:50:22.443 +0000 UTC
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Weekly Memo - June 8-12
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo June 8-12</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bon après-midi Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week will be an exciting one! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO is behind us, our grade 3 and grade 6 students worked really hard. Our teaching team also put in extra time and effort to make sure each child had the chance to shine through this assessment.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL - Don't miss it! La fête de juin: June 10, 4-6 p.m. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Amazing event with face painting, lots of fun games and activities, the Spring Bling student craft sale, a seedling sale by donation, and (barring no emergencies) a fire truck visiting! Food trucks on site will include FryWay, J.P. Weirdough's Pizza, and Kona Ice, or bring a picnic!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cotton candy, popcorn, and student crafts will be cash only (I believe everything is $5 or less). There is no cost to any of the activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are still seeking volunteers to help us make this event happen! Volunteer shifts are 30 minutes long. We can only run school events if people help out! Please email Cat at </span><a href="mailto:catlondon@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">catlondon@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more information. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council Environment Committee will host a small seedling sale (by donation) at the school gathering event on June 10. If any families have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">e</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">x</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tra seedlings they would like to donate</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to this sale, please contact </span><a href="mailto:leilan.baxter@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">leilan.baxter@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING is Rideau’s student craft sale where kids get to make & sell their own crafts!! Bracelets, Kandi beads, bookmarks, 3d printed figures, pop-tab creations — the sky’s the limit! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/756dcb7a-3870-459b-8477-3a966d6f81bb?fingerprint=ppb20260531160807" alt="June10" width="281" height="364" style="width:281px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday is Pride Celebration day</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are celebrating and learning about Pride this month. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their rainbow colours on Friday June 12. We will have a brief assembly, a neighbourhood parade, and then finish with bubbles and music in the yard on Friday afternoon. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e4e86938-1e83-4228-bf52-94f0eddf28ac?fingerprint=ppb20260607170004" alt="Pride flag" width="223" height="125" style="width:223px;height:125px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Report Cards</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You will soon receive your child's report card for term 2. I want to make sure you understand the grades your child receives as I think there is sometimes a misconception as to what a grade means. Here is the Ministry's definition of each of the levels of achievement:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level 1 - D </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">represents achievement that falls much below the provincial standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with limited effectiveness. Students must work at significantly improving in specific areas, as necessary, if they are to be successful in a subject or course in the next grade.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level 2 - C </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">represents achievement that approaches the standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with some effectiveness. Students performing at this level need to work on identified learning gaps to ensure future success.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level 3 - B </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">represents the provincial standard for achievement. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness. </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parents of students achieving at level 3 can be confident that their children will be prepared for work in subsequent grades or courses.</span></u></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level 4 - A </strong></b></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">identifies achievement that surpasses the provincial standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our goal is to have students achieve at level 3 (B) so that we know they met the standard for the grade they are in.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ground UP Dance Festival</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is Kingston’s dance series focusing on building community, providing performance platforms for emerging and established choreographers, and supporting artists throughout their journey in creation and development.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family BBQ - La fête de juin</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11 - Grade 6 to Toronto</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15 - Grades 4 and 5 to Ottawa</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18 - Grade 1 Trolley Tour</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Grade 3 Upper Canada Village</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23 - Grade 2 Toronto Zoo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is it for this week. Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting will be </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 29th at 3:45 pm</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025. This year's report will be posted once ready.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for</span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="241e16db-6091-429e-bf11-cf1e9c61a236"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b293d928-2290-461e-bdf8-08ff02c6fb39?fingerprint=ppb20260607170004" alt="AD for RPS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0380faf8-1fe5-4b91-b98a-70f30fd0b871?fingerprint=ppb20260524152626" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c958c0a4-4f32-401c-8296-b7786c96363a?fingerprint=ppb20260524152701" alt="Public Health June" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-06-07 16:42:49.249 +0000 UTC
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Weekly Memo - June 1-5
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo June 1-5</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We ended last week with an amazing Talent Show (Part 1) where students impressed us with music, dance, gymnastics, and skills. I cannot wait to see what Part 2 brings. A huge thank you goes out to Mr. Davison and his team for making this happen.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To finish the day on Thursday, we had our Kindness Cafe; an initiative of Mme K. With the help of volunteers, Mme Haley, Mme Danielle and Mme Denise, Mme K. organized a wonderful event where their students delivered specialty coffees and delicious treats to staff. It was lovely to see the students in their aprons go around the school and bring treats to the staff. It is a special event we all appreciate. Here are a few words from Mme K.:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4a1a875e-72e7-4408-b990-0d9b034a6428?fingerprint=ppb20260531155931" alt="KC 2" width="168" height="126" style="width:168px;height:126px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Please extend my sincere thank you to the following staff and students who participated this year. We heard repeatedly how appreciative staff was. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Merci to Mme Denise, Mme Haley and Mme Danielle. They ensured the order form got out, the aprons were designed and that students were supported. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks to the students who participated: Tristan, Noah, Leo, Kahlo, Gaby, Callan, and Ethan. The students came back beaming knowing they brought smiles to our staff. </em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A huge thank you for the delicious treats from Bloom skills. Bloom Skills Centre is a Kingston-based non-profit organization that provides life skills, social skills, and employment-focused programming for young adults with intellectual and developmental exceptionalities. Through hands-on learning opportunities in areas such as social skill development, cooking, gardening, media, customer service, and community engagement, Bloom supports participants in building confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While Bloom previously operated a full-time café program, they have recently transitioned into a new Community Market model, which combines garden-grown produce, food access initiatives, and employment skill development opportunities for students. They are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our Community Pantry on June 5th."</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9ebfcba2-a900-42a1-9a68-5bed02abc18e?fingerprint=ppb20260531155804" alt="Kindness cafe" width="378" height="284" style="width:378px;height:284px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday is, June 1, Ontario Day. Ontario Day is an opportunity to celebrate the province and the significant milestones and contributions of past and present generations, highlighting Ontario’s important role in Canada.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is also a chance for students to learn more about Ontario’s history and develop a shared appreciation for the province and its future. Ontario’s story is one of growth, innovation and diversity. Generations of people and communities, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, as well as newcomers, have helped shape Ontario’s communities, industries and institutions over time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">From the North to the Great Lakes, and from small towns to major cities, Ontario’s people, resources and achievements have helped drive progress across the country and beyond. Ontario Day also provides an opportunity to recognize the diverse linguistic and cultural communities that enrich our province.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Involvement Committee at the Board level will be hosting an event on social media and youth on June 5th. See the poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">La fête de juin: June 10, 4-6 p.m. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please mark your calendars for this amazing event with face painting, lots of fun games and activities, the Spring Bling student craft sale, a seedling sale by donation, and (barring no emergencies) a fire truck visiting! Food trucks on site will include FryWay, J.P. Weirdough's Pizza, and Kona Ice, or bring a picnic!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cotton candy, popcorn, and student crafts will be cash only (I believe everything is $5 or less). There is no cost to any of the activities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are still seeking volunteers to help us make this event happen! Volunteer shifts are 30 minutes long. We can only run school events if people help out! Please email Cat at </span><a href="mailto:catlondon@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">catlondon@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for more information. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council Environment Committee will host a small seedling sale (by donation) at the school gathering event on June 10. If any families have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">e</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">x</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tra seedlings they would like to donate</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to this sale, please contact </span><a href="mailto:leilan.baxter@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">leilan.baxter@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING is Rideau’s student craft sale where kids get to make & sell their own crafts!! Bracelets, Kandi beads, bookmarks, 3d printed figures, pop-tab creations — the sky’s the limit! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How does it work?</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mini makers sign up to sell their creations at the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> table on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, labelled at whatever price point they wish, and then they get to keep the proceeds of their hard work - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">with one condition</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - each Student Maker must submit one (1) item to the School Council table which raises funds for the school’s FoodShare program. [Unsold items will be returned to each Student Maker the week following the sale.]</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSlJNbEJkb0VIaGZBS3lxdHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7DemUvWIIeDrZbFz5SI3FHyKR9NFYte5vLuUbD09-M2rhoh-xw7itHFdK6WA_aem_eXzwQTV1sSErrZUjJznVNA&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7Cddff3f4ea95a48e110e608debbfdac44%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639154895439145012%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7zpvRMxFSQP%2B%2BCuJaEGKs2DAKwN8aO%2FUOFbyfONDM8w%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I am still missing a few grade 6 baby pictures. Please send them my way.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information for the Pride Parades this year is in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health Unit has recommendations for the coming month. Please see poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 1 - Ontario Day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2-5 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Track and Field Regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ - La fête de juin</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 11 - Grade 6 to Toronto</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 15 - Grades 4 and 5 to Ottawa</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 18 - Grade 1 Trolley Tour</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 19 - Grade 3 Upper Canada Village</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 23 - Grade 2 Toronto Zoo</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These are all the news for this weekend. Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our last meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday June 2 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/756dcb7a-3870-459b-8477-3a966d6f81bb?fingerprint=ppb20260531160807" alt="June10" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0380faf8-1fe5-4b91-b98a-70f30fd0b871?fingerprint=ppb20260524152626" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c958c0a4-4f32-401c-8296-b7786c96363a?fingerprint=ppb20260524152701" alt="Public Health June" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ab16c8c5-0316-488c-9637-460bebed3606?fingerprint=ppb20260524152740" alt="PIC event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-05-31 16:08:29.093 +0000 UTC
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Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - Seeking Expression of Interest
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is Seeking Expression of Interest</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is seeking expressions of interest from </span><a href="about:blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">individuals</span></a><a href="#_msocom_1" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[EL1]</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> interested in joining the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Technical Advisory Group (TAG)</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in support of the ongoing Student Census 2025 project.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group is to provide advice, perspectives, and recommendations related to the design of data collection methods, analysis, and the representation of results for LDSB’s Student Census. TAG plays a critical role in ensuring that multiple and diverse perspectives are applied to the interpretation of data, helping to minimize bias and strengthen the relevance and integrity of findings.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are seeking expressions of interest for the committee for the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 2026 to August 2028</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> term. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We welcome expressions of interest from all members of the Limestone community, including those who can help us fill the following vacancies:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One to two parents of a Limestone student(s) who is not an employee of the LDSB</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Limestone school administrator</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One or more Limestone secondary students</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">One community partner member who works alongside LDSB</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience in data collection, analysis, and/or reporting of identity‑based data is encouraged; however, individuals with a broad range of research or analysis backgrounds and/or lived experiences are encouraged to apply. In general, members of the TAG will be able to offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experiences including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, geographical diversity (e.g., urban, rural), and/or Poverty/Classism. An understanding of the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ontario.ca%2Fdocument%2Fdata-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%2520Data%2520Standards%2520for%2520the%2Cdisparities%2520within%2520the%2520public%2520sector.&data=05%7C02%7Cclostlamberte%40limestone.on.ca%7C5bee4cf7e4cc40dd54f508dc81a8bca0%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638527810266554766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D0CCxdENPrqOG4zXI7WOtSL%2Bog%2FNwCUoOTpuPM5OkRQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://www.ontario.ca/document/data-standards-identification-and-monitoring-systemic-racism#:~:text=The%20Data%20Standards%20for%20the,disparities%20within%20the%20public%20sector.. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Racism Data Standards</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is an asset.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Members of the Technical Advisory Group contribute to meaningful, community‑informed research and participate in collaborative discussions that shape how Student Census data are understood and communicated.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note that all members of the TAG are expected to complete the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training as a condition of their membership. This online course takes about 7 hours to complete, and costs are covered by the LDSB.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">How to express interest:</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals interested in joining TAG are invited to submit an expression of interest outlining relevant experience, perspectives, and interest in the work. Submissions will be reviewed to ensure a balance of skills, expertise, and lived experience.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Before expressing your interest, please review our </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census_technical_advisory_group" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Terms of Reference.</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You can submit online </span><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xxb04a7rgk2nPKDeWTgwvpUTVUJxSKlEvHFJaE4SO3ZUQjNGT083WkdNNFJNUksySk5FTjBZMVMzMi4u" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or submit a paper copy, which are available at the board office (220 Portsmouth Ave) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">by 11:59 pm on Friday June 12, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is to give advice, opinions and make recommendations in the design of methods for secondary data analysis (e.g., determining disparities and disproportionalities among student outcomes based on identity) and representation of results (e.g., specifically how the information is reported and shared). Most importantly, the purpose of the TAG is to ensure that multiple perspectives are applied to the analysis of </span><a href="/cms/one.aspx" target="_blank" title="Student Census 2020" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Census </span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">data to minimize the risk of bias. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The TAG is comprised of members who offer diverse perspectives and/or lived experience including (but not limited to) anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, anti-Semitism, Ableism/Disabilities, Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia, and/or Poverty/Classism. Members have experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of identity-based data and will be receiving the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffnigc.ca%2Focap-training%2Ftake-the-course%2F&data=04%7C01%7Chigheth%40limestone.on.ca%7Cc73ee6c2b18c4086640208d9f1576128%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C637806179854556235%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=cQ7gZeHBdsIi%2BpukOtJ9IVLCVBGKCLCCYAHXzFkSHkQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://fnigc.ca/ocap-training/take-the-course/. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Fundamentals of OCAP®</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> training.</span></p>
2026-05-29 15:58:02.236 +0000 UTC
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Message from the Director - May 28, 2026
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of May, and the current school year only has four weeks remaining. This message is to communicate a reminder regarding the PA Day tomorrow, and to share some information regarding an upcoming information session for families. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder – P.A. Day – Friday, May 29, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder that tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is a P.A. Day, and there will be no classes for students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB PIC – Guest Speaker: Paul Davis – Friday, June 5, 2026</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to a free, informative, and engaging evening focused on helping families navigate the digital world. Topics will include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Event details:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 to 7:00 p.m.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn practical tips and strategies to help support your child online. Register for this free event online: </span><a href="https://bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">bit.ly/PICPaulDavis2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership in supporting student success and well-being. We hope you and your family have a safe and enjoyable weekend.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">CEO/Director of Education</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board</span></p>
2026-05-28 20:30:21.967 +0000 UTC
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LDSB PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for a free parent session with guest speaker Paul Davis! The LDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to an informative and engaging evening focused on:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social media use</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyberbullying</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Online privacy</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gaming and gambling</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Friday, June 5, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5:30 – 7:00 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Education Centre, 220, Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great opportunity to learn how to support your child in today’s digital world.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register online: </strong></b><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PIC Guest Speaker: Paul Davis (Free Event) – Fill out form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://forms.office.com/r/P5Jcn5TQ9W" title="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram"><img src="/images/4e2a9d97-41c5-4ea6-9410-06d26cb11a83?fingerprint=ppb20260521195148" alt="2026 05 20 PIC Paul Davis Instagram" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>
2026-05-28 13:38:33.734 +0000 UTC
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Weekly Memo - May 25 -29
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo May 25-29</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">With many field trips coming up, I would like to remind parents that we cannot take/post pictures of other people's children without explicit permission. I know that with Meta Glasses, it becomes really easy to capture memories, but we have to be mindful that not all parents want their child's picture on social media. You can still take pictures of your own child, you just need to be mindful of others around them. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We have a wonderfully organized soccer game happening during the Grade 1-3 recess. We have Grade 6 students refereeing, an adult supervisor overseeing, and many other students who like to watch and cheer from the sidelines. All students in Grade 1-3 who expressed interest get their turn to play. This has helped greatly with the conflicts and aggressions we had been seeing at recess while students were playing soccer, so we will continue with this until the end of the school year. This is the only soccer we are allowing on the field due to those previous conflicts and injuries. We now have lots of new lines on the pavement where students can play hopscotch, four square, do an activity circuit on the track, and use the wall ball targets.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at drop off and pick up continues to be an issue where adults are not being safe. We need to put our comfort and convenience aside to keep our students safe. This means obeying the parking signs posted all around the school, slowing down, and being courteous to one another. By-laws have been advised that it is time for another round of supervision and tickets will be issued. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Involvement Committee at the Board level will be hosting an event on social media and youth on June 5th. See the poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health Unit has recommendations for the coming month. Please see poster below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Parent Council Environment Committee will host a small seedling sale (by donation) at the school gathering event on June 10. If any families have </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">e</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">x</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tra seedlings they would like to donate</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to this sale, please contact </span><a href="mailto:leilan.baxter@gmail.com" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">leilan.baxter@gmail.com</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This reminds me to mention that June 10th will be a fun event for all families to come and celebrate the end of the year with your children. There will be plenty of fun to go around. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank to parents of a grade 6 student who have sent me baby pictures already. Keep them coming! We need them for the end of the year slideshow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information for the Pride Parades this year is in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eid-al-Adha</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28 - Talent Show</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2-5 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Track and Field Regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday June 2 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d4139a00-3fe1-4889-9cd4-a77a5e73736e?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" alt="Community event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0380faf8-1fe5-4b91-b98a-70f30fd0b871?fingerprint=ppb20260524152626" alt="2026 05 20 extreme heat newsletter elementary (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/c958c0a4-4f32-401c-8296-b7786c96363a?fingerprint=ppb20260524152701" alt="Public Health June" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/ab16c8c5-0316-488c-9637-460bebed3606?fingerprint=ppb20260524152740" alt="PIC event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-05-24 15:30:44.526 +0000 UTC
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LDSB Receives $25,000 Grant to Support Elementary Summer Learning
<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has received a $25,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area’s Community Grants Program in support of its Elementary Summer Literacy and Math Program.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The three-week program supports Limestone students finishing Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 by strengthening foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to help set students up for success in the following school year.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grant funding will be used to purchase literacy and math learning resources and to create family engagement packages. These take-home resources are designed to support learning at home and encourage families to engage in literacy and math activities alongside their students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB is grateful to the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area for their generous support, helping students across the district access this important summer learning opportunity.</span></p>
2026-05-20 15:41:54.875 +0000 UTC
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Weekly Memo - May 18-22
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo May 18-22</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope you are making the most of this long weekend. The end of the year is coming fast and there are many exciting things in the horizon.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staffing news: Mme Kennedy is moving to another school next fall; she will be at Amherstview PS. Coming back to us in the role of Vice-Principal and SST is M. Derbyshire. We would like to wish Mme Kennedy the best; knowing she will be greatly missed and we welcome M. Derbyshire with open arms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also leaving us as they embark on the amazing journey called retirement are Mme Sveinson, Mme Gazdik and Mme Kim. Mme Norris is taking a year off for traveling.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is the school organization for next year as approved by the board:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKA - Mme Graham</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKB - M. Himada and M. Vankoughnett</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKC - Mme Sarah</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKD - Mme Kozo and Mme Melanie</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKE - Mme Dusharm</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">FKF - Mme Jacques and Mme Hunter</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1A - Mme LeBlanc</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1B - Mme Bettas</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1C - Mme Matthews</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F1/2 - Mme Parson/Mme Lecompte</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2A - Mme Walker</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2B - Mme Eastabrook</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F2/3 - Mme Rea</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F3A - Mme Morawiec</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F3/4 - Mme Carlone</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F4A - Mme McIntosh</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F4B - Mme Dupont-Salter</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6A - M. Cameron</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6B - Mme Bruce</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">F5/6C - Mme Trevors</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">M. Davison, Ms. Simmons, Mr. Baker and Mme Thompson are also coming back in their respective roles.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we know, things can change depending on students moving in and students moving out as well as teacher transfers which happen in June. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank to parents of a grade 6 student who have sent me baby pictures already. Keep them coming! We need them for the end of the year slideshow.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Don't forget to order a milkshake (if you wish) to support our grade 6 celebration day. You can order in School Day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Permission forms for Splash Pad in June will also be coming out in School Day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The information for the Pride Parades this year is in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 and 22 - Indigenous Workshop for grade 3 classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eid-al-Adha</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28 - Talent Show</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2-5 EQAO</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Track and Field Regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 16 - Celebration of Dance</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year End Assembly</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ashura</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, Last Day of School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a great week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Open</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday June 2 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/831ed93b-042f-4484-adb9-5ed1a6785c48?fingerprint=ppb20260503164531" alt="Movie in the park" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d4139a00-3fe1-4889-9cd4-a77a5e73736e?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" alt="Community event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a97a4fe-69b0-4049-a225-b497aab54854?fingerprint=ppb20260410161600" alt="self reg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
2026-05-16 21:35:01.796 +0000 UTC
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Limestone Students Shine at the 2026 Ontario Skills Competition
<iframe data-lexical-video-id="kGsY7YE8wCc" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kGsY7YE8wCc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board students showcased their outstanding skills and talent at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held in Toronto on May 4 and 5, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Skills Ontario Competition offers a unique opportunity for top students from across the province to demonstrate that they are truly the best in their field. Over two and a half days, competitors impress educators, family members, friends, and potential employers through hands-on, real‑world challenges. Medalists are awarded gold, silver, or bronze medals, with some also receiving monetary awards and the opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition, and potentially the WorldSkills Competition.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Participation and Results</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students returned home with an impressive showing across elementary, secondary, and post‑secondary categories:</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Elementary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board had 16 Elementary Students attend Skills Ontario in the areas of:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Construction</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Horticulture and Landscaping</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">VEX Robotics</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lego Mechanics</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Competition</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In secondary Limestone District School Board had representation in the following competitions:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Coding</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Electrical Installations</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plumbing</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Carpentry - Team - Team of 2</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vex V5 Robotics - Team of 4</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Culinary Arts</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Graphic Design - Presentation</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hairstyling</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Photography</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepared Speech</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Home and Team Building - Team of 4</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Collision Repair</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Painting</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Auto Service Technology</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cabinetmaking</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Powered Equipment</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Welding</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Baking</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Computer Aided Manufacturing</span></li></ul><h4 class="editor-heading-h4"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary Results:</span></h4><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold – Computer Aided Manufacturing:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jacob O’Reilly</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Silver – Home and Team Building (Team of 4):</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinn Sproule</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Clarke Lemke</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parker Beeg</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jasper Keller</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bryden Thibodeau (competed with the team at Limestone Skills Competition)</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bronze – Auto Painting:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Amanda Neddow</span></li></ul><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Post‑Secondary Competition</span></h3><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Alisha Haaksman</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Congratulations to all competitors, educators, and programs involved for their dedication, preparation, and commitment to excellence. Limestone is proud to see students thrive, demonstrate their skills, and represent the board so well on the provincial stage.</span></p>
2026-05-12 13:29:30.368 +0000 UTC
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Weekly Memo - May 11-15
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rideau Public School</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Memo May 11-15</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><img src="/images/f3bb6f92-f531-412b-aec7-6a5678250366?fingerprint=ppb20251217015231" alt="Rideau PS" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bonjour Rideau Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For parents of a grade 6 student, we will need a baby picture or two of your child for the celebration slide show. Please send me your child's picture as soon as possible as the end of June will be here before we know it.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Soccer will start promptly for older students, M. Cameron has sent information with students at the end of last week.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please remember that the school parking lot is reserved for staff members. If you are accompanying your child to a field trip or dropping them off at FCCC in the morning, please park on the street. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a few days left to order your Rideau Wear (extended to May 13th). You can order on this site: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Frhinoswear.ca%2F&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C4b28a33db65b43c605fa08dea606f63b%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639130746022152964%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=siBig%2BpIcYTeveNve8IwPSz1C%2F9kfbX5uS5KWxJzKf8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">rhinoswear.ca</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6db34fd0-eecf-4dbd-939a-3e93e435f8f1?fingerprint=ppb20260510162024" alt="rhinoswear banner (002)" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Kinder Parent Committee is hosting a get together on May 12, see the information below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board has launched its family survey. Please see information below. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is still time to purchase your yearbook, follow these instructions:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to </span><a href="https://online.edgeimaging.ca/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Edge Imaging | Order Online</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Under Yearbooks, type your school’s name and click submit.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pick your package and fill out your information and payment details.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click submit & pay.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like to join one of the Pride Parades this year, consult the information in the poster below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Save the Dates:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 12 - Kindergarten Social (A Parent Council Event)</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Yead-end Family BBQ</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 22 - Grade 6 Celebration 4:30</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 24 - Year end assembly</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25 - Last day of school</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 13 and 14 - Grade 2 classes to Gymnastics</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 15 - School Track and Field at Invista for students grade 3 to 6</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming:</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18 - Victoria Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 - Kindergarten Open House</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 21 and 22 - Indigenous Workshop for grade 3 classes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 22 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shavuot</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 27 - </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Eid-al-Adha</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 28 - Talent Show</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 29 - PA Day (no school)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2 - PAC meeting</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 3 - Volunteer Recognition Breakfast</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 4 - Track and Field Regionals</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 9 - Track and Field District</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10 - Marathon Club Celebration, Family BBQ</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 12 - Rideau Pride Celebration</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for everyone who helped out this weekend with the Popcycle. This is a great event for our community that helps keep tons of clothes from ending up in landfills.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy the week!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Valerie Arsenault</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Principal</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Registration Open</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">! If you have a child ready to start kindergarten next year, find more information about registration </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/kindergarten-registration-is-now-open-2026" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">HERE</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Our Open House will be May 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Registered families will receive an invitation by mail. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parent Council Corner</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is never too late to begin attending meetings! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next meeting is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuesday June 2 at 3:45 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is our year-end </span><a href="https://rideaupublicschool.limestone.on.ca/documents/3e80530c-0c3c-4d2c-9dc8-bc33d4287058/School-Council-Official-Report-24-25.docx?fingerprint=ppb20251217013609" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Council Official Report 24 25</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 2024-2025.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are the minutes for </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="7ab63676-e915-44bb-bb7f-bfea91069131"></ie-document><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="d46a851a-b9cb-4d1a-9b7c-c147f5f60b31"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To reach out to parent council, email Rebecca at </span><a href="about:blank" target="_blank" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welfarerebecca@yahoo.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information & Events</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Social</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Come join the fun at our Kindergarten Social on May 12 from 4:00–5:30 PM in the school gymnasium!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a wonderful chance to meet other kindergarten families, make new connections, and feel part of our vibrant school community. Kids can enjoy games, hands-on art activities, and tasty healthy snacks, while families explore booths from local community partners and discover helpful resources.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be sure to stop by the Parent Council table to say hello, ask questions, and learn how to get involved - we’d love to meet you!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In attendance:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Maltby Centre</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Kingston Public Library</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-BGC Stem & Robotics</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-EARLYOn</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Food Sharing Project</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Public Health</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-Community Living Kingston</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/35f36dcd-2f43-4164-b79a-f0fe206cc199?fingerprint=ppb20260503162153" alt="Kinder Social" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board’s </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247514939%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zMBHE7lwVX4Fdy9nDZ09IVFdT0N4MpWQdpuRluQl4EM%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Engagement and Climate Survey is now live</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we invite families to share their experiences with their student’s school and with the school board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Your feedback helps Limestone understand what is working well and where we can improve, and supports welcoming, safe, and supportive school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> The survey is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">open from April 30 to May 11</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247590003%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2o2tScULkcCut8T9uFGAIF66fYkhpZdjLucj9uVLmPk%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Paper copies are also available at your school’s administrative office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fca1.voxco.com%2FS2%2F%3Fst%3Dfu443Fws9pr%252B2Ymhmw1QfQc2pHAVhHQ%252FaPR3y8BPGUU%253D%26mod%3D0%26dlang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C269e44d4edb4460ac74108dea6e6fccb%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639131708247654973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MbgbjJlGyjaUebMuuWrfH4grBPIBk5PA3x8dD8ueIzY%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Access the Family Engagement and Climate Survey online.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation is voluntary and anonymous. You may skip any questions you choose, and no identifying information is collected.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for sharing your voice and helping strengthen Limestone schools and school communities.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/831ed93b-042f-4484-adb9-5ed1a6785c48?fingerprint=ppb20260503164531" alt="Movie in the park" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d4139a00-3fe1-4889-9cd4-a77a5e73736e?fingerprint=ppb20260503164611" alt="Community event" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><img src="/images/f6cc5734-a73e-44d0-a8c2-001029b02c04?fingerprint=ppb20260419163600" alt="Spring Bling" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Craft Sale - Call for Submissions</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Does your Rideau student like making bracelets, keychains, bookmarks and other little crafts? Would they like to make, market and sell their own creations? </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Well get your mini makers’ minds in gear and get creative!! Rideau Public is looking to host the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SPRING BLING Student Spring Craft Sale</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 10th</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we want YOU to join our table of student artisans!! Help support our school, learn finance & business skills and have the opportunity to make your own $$ too!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Submissions are open to all Rideau Public students, from JK- Grade 6. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Interested in participating? Please fill out this form to sign up: </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FrJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9&data=05%7C02%7Carsenaultv%40limestone.on.ca%7C62542a81a9c34a32eacf08de9e20df75%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C639122061252557593%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C4000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WLiMiwk0k31ByQOWim2x6jVcbQBt4CPEra6cXp4yPvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://forms.gle/rJtCXM3UVsydSDSE9</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a97a4fe-69b0-4049-a225-b497aab54854?fingerprint=ppb20260410161600" alt="self reg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/2cc53bb8-c9ae-4c9f-95b3-34629dbe4eed?fingerprint=ppb20260426155632" alt="Girls inc camp" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aec73d22-2840-4cd1-82b5-bb079d07487f?fingerprint=ppb20260510163219" alt="Pride parade" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Parking at School</span></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/dbe84c29-05cb-41aa-8172-4dff48150f1d?fingerprint=ppb20251217015024" alt="Park and Stride 2025" width="545" height="373" style="width:545px;height:373px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/b89d5067-96b7-4361-aecf-3f0b8e4c86eb?fingerprint=ppb20251217014713" alt="School parking" width="548" height="364" style="width:548px;height:364px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Lunch Orders</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/58062136-cb73-440a-a2d1-f0f5b104ed50?fingerprint=ppb20251217013816" alt="Pita Reminder Facebook" width="570" height="478" style="width:570px;height:478px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf?fingerprint=ppb20251217014043" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967?fingerprint=ppb20251217013147" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="472" height="351" style="width:472px;height:351px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><br></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nut-Free School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for packing nut-free snacks! Please communicate with teachers before sending any treats in for your student's class. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/77143b36-64d5-4f80-a9f2-cf2bf339fb88?fingerprint=ppb20251217014110" alt="Nut Free School" width="258" height="369" style="width:258px;height:369px;display:inline-block"></p>
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